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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.68, 4,017.78 and 2,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.68, 4,017.78 and 2,324.28 is: 3,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.68 : 4,017.78 = 2,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.68/4,017.78 = 2,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.68x = 4,017.78 × 2,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.68x = 9,338,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,445.70/2,914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.94

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